Orvis - Bakelite 7'6" 3/2 6wt Bamboo Rod
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For sale here is an early Orvis impregnated "Bakelite" bamboo rod in very good original condition. 7'6" 3-piece / 2-tips, 4 1/8oz, best with a 5wt. Serial #6524, made in 1948. The rod features medium tempered & impregnated cane with oxidized snake guides wrapped in dark brown windings. 15/64 & 10/64 ferrules fit perfectly. All sections are straight, full length and serialized. The butt section reads "Battenkill - Orvis Impregnated - Pat Pend.". U-shaped hook keeper, nickel silver winding check and 5.5" cork grip (smooth & soiled) Down-locking aluminum reel seat over black composite spacer. Medium fast action, I like it with a DT5. A fine example of the early Orvis impregnated rods (Bakelite refers to the resin used in the impregnation process). Sold in the original olive bag and Peerless aluminum tube.
